PG&E CLASSES ATTENDED

Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers 
Positive Net Energy Homes - The Passive House Concept 
Financial Analysis of Energy-Efficiency Projects 
Selling Efficiency, a Primer for Vendors & Service Providers 
Lighting Software—Interior Applications (non-CAD) 
Lighting Fundamentals 
Home Performance, Putting It All Together 
Energy Fundamentals: Heat Transfer 
ZNE Homes Part 5 - People and Plug Loads 
PEC ZNE Homes Part 6 - Renewable Power 
A Light Affair 2012: Lighting Product Showcase

My Green Certifications

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EcoBroker®

Founded in 2002, EcoBroke®r is the first and largest green real estate training and communications program in the world. Teaches REALTORS how to assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment (reducing carbon footprints). I have been an EcoBroker® since 2008.

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Alameda Green Business

To be a green business, a business must bring it's operations into compliance with all environmental regulations. Then go beyond compliance to meet the general practices and targeted resource conservation and pollution prevention measures. I have been a Certified Alameda County Green Business since 2008.

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HERS Rater

The California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA) was a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the energy demands in California and developing industry leaders in the burgeoning field of building energy efficiency. Although I did not intend to do work as a HERS Rater, I took the training to learn about: duct leakage testing equipment, blower doors, and air flow and pressure measurement devices; interpretation of prioritized recommendations for efficiency improvements and customized adjustment procedures for specific occupants; behavioral, psychological, cultural, and socioeconomic influences on energy consumption of home occupants in the United States and California. Training completed 2010.

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Build It Green

helps to establish California as a role model to other states and the nation for developing pragmatic solutions to environmental challenges. They strive to design their programs to have wide-reaching policy impacts that can positively impact many Californians. I have achieved the following certifications from Build It Green:

Green Point Rater
GPR's learn how to evaluate existing homes base on five criteria: Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Resource Conservation & Community. Training completed 2011.

Certified Green Real Estate Professional
Teaches statewide energy efficiency rebate programs like Energy Upgrade California, mortgage options, disclosure regulations and lending programs (203K, Energy Efficiency Mortgages). Training completed 2011.

Certified Green Building Professional
Teaches the principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of residential buildings. Training completed 2011 

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